It is important to learn as much as possible about any home that you want to buy before a sale becomes official. This may be especially important if the Mississippi home that you want to acquire is located in a flood zone. You will likely need flood insurance If you...
Real Estate
Meridian, Lauderdale County sees uptick in home sales
Summer tends a popular time to buy or sell a home, and 2020 turned out to be no exception to this trend. This is especially true in East Mississippi, where the residential real estate market is hot right now. Meridian is seeing an uptick in home sales The city of...
What are some common contingencies included in purchase offers?
Buying a home in the Meridian area, whether it is a starter home, your “forever home” or a downsized home, is an exciting experience. However, real estate contracts are complex legal documents. It is important to understand what some common contingencies in purchase...
Are there ways to terminate an easement?
This blog recently discussed what an easement is and why it is an important property right. It is also helpful for property owners to be familiar with how an easement is terminated if the need arises. It is helpful to understand that the property, or estate, burdened...
What are zoning laws?
Zoning laws can have a significant impact on the use of property which is why property owners should be familiar with what zoning regulations are and how they impact their property. Zoning regulations are of interest to both property owners and those considering a...
What is an easement?
An easement is an important property right that creates a property interest in another’s property. For that reason, those impacted by an easement should be familiar with what an easement is and the different types of easements. The different types of easements An...
Helpful tips for investing in commercial real estate
More and more people are realizing the opportunity to quickly amass wealth by investing in commercial real estate. However, potential investors must realize that there is a huge difference between investing in a commercial versus a residential property. Citizens in...
What a commercial lease should include
For some companies, it may be better to rent commercial space as opposed to purchasing a warehouse or office building. As a general rule, there is no such thing as a standard commercial lease. Therefore, business owners will have significant leeway to negotiate terms...
Negotiating a commercial lease agreement
Residential leases in Mississippi and around the country are generally take-it-or-leave-it propositions, and prospective tenants must either accept the terms on offer or look elsewhere. However, the provisions of commercial lease agreements are usually negotiated....
What to consider when buying commercial buildings
Businesses in Mississippi and throughout the country may benefit from purchasing their own commercial buildings. One of the key benefits of buying a building is that a company won't run the risk of being asked to leave by a landlord. If a lease is allowed to expire, a...
